Finally some creativity

Finally after moving from chilly Ballarat to the tropics of Darwin, I have managed to finally finish off a book I have been working on.
The frames are chipboard that my dear clever friend Jen Crossley has had made up for us all who love the antique album look without the hefty price tag of a real one (if you can get one) and shipping them from the states. This is the largest of her wonderful frames, and has other sizes and shapes available. Check out her blog for more.
Heres what I did with some of her frames. An album names "Beth".

Part 2

The last 3 houses

Here are the last 3 houses for the house swap that I am in. The Music house for Linda, Mother's house for Glenda and The dragons den for Evelyn. Again girls sorry it has taken me this long to complete them for you..
Ok now that they are done, I am off to pack up the junk/craft room ready for the big move north..
Love Sarah
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Asian House and finally some creativity.

Finally I have been creative. I almost forgot how to use glue and paper. LOL Sorry girls for taking so long on creating the houses for the swap. I am 3 down, 3 more to go which I am hoping to have done by the weekend. Thank you for being so patient with me. This Asian house is for the lovely Kylie Mell who organised and co-ordinated this wonderful swap. Thank you very much Kylie.

Fabric House

This is my fabric house for my internet chat buddy Ness that makes me laugh with her koala jokes..LOL

Bird House

Finally another house for the lovely Philippa.

Beautiful locks

Are these not the most stunning padlocks you have ever seen. My man sent them to me along with this traditional Afganistan necklace. I adore these sorts of treasures from far away places. Thank you Mr Hansome.

...Suaunter...

Suaunter is one of Imogen's Imogenism's.(you know kids coming up with their own ideas of things). I think she hit the nail on the head today with this one. **SUAUNTER**. She says to me whilst I was driving. "Mum today is very much like Suaunter." Ok I say, what is Suaunter?? She says, the weather today, its a bit of summer, a bit of autumn and a bit of winter all in one... And yes she was right, it was 3 seasons in one day here today, so today was very Sauauntereous!!!
Had to share this!!LOL
Love Sarah
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I'm still around

Just letting you all know that I am still around, though not creating anything at the moment as my motivation has taken flight and gone on what looks like a long hoilday. Unfortunately because of a whole heap of stuff that is happening around here, and lack of above, I have resigned from Aussies Dares as I just cant give my all at the moment. Thank you Rebecca for letting me play along with all the dares, I enjoyed the challenges greatly.
I also had to cancel a few other commitments that were due later in the year, and to a certain lady, and a bunch of girls (you all know who you are..LOL) I am so sorry and know that you understand with whats going on here. (nothing serious people) so dont think anything bad..LOL
No doubt the inspiration to create again will return, when I dont know, soon I hope. But for now I have nothing to share other than this photo of my motivation being flown off to a warmer climate no doubt...
Perhaps a new blog look will be the start of some creativity at least for now.
Love Sarah
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In Loving memory of Coco

Unfortunatly we had to make a decision yesterday to put to rest one of our beautiful dogs Coco. He has been ageing for quite some time, but over the weekend he went down hill far too fast. We are so saddened, but happy that he wont suffer anymore. Thank you Coco for the last 14 years of joy, protection, happiness, laughter and companionship to us. We miss you..

Coastal adventures

We spent most of this week down at wonderful Warrnambool. Just the 3 of us, relaxing, sight seeing, meeting great friends and having the best adventures possible.

Here is Imogen over looking Lady Bay, where it was just a little bit too cold to swim in, luckly there was a fabulous hotel pool where we stayed and spent most of one afternoon in. We travelled the long way there via the 12 Apostles where it was very sea misty but stunning all the same. I was suprised at how many tourists were there though.

I also got to meet a long time internet buddy the lovely Peta and her lovely husband Norman. We spent a lovely evening over dinner and good wine. It felt like we had known each other a lifetime. Barry even got to ride in Norman's treasured chevy, which he loved.. Thank you Peta and Norman for great time, I do hope we can meet up again before we move mid year. And thank you Peta for the lovely blog award too.. Your spoiling me you know.

Anyway we had a fabulous trip, horse riding along the beach and sand dunes was surely the best adventure. Imogen controlled her horse like a pro considering she had only ever gone on pony rides before, and those sand dunes were hard going and yes I have a sore behind, found out that I still do have stomach muscles Ouch!! and back muscles that I didnt know I had.

Love Sarah

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***HOT HOT HOT*** Aussie Dares

I used an old book. Burnt a big hole using a butane torch and concentrated the flame just in the centre of the paper pages to make if you like a niche.. I inserted an old tin type photo of a young girl, a few dried jasmine flowers and used Utee that had been cooked for approx 10 hours until it went an amber colour. I poured the melted Utee in until it was all covered. Then I embellished the book with aged brass mesh, a few parts from an old type writer and dictionary paper quote.

I love the look of all these burn pages all stacked upon another.

Aged fine copper mesh was used here on the left, it almost looks as if its still on fire with its coppery hues.

Jump on over to Aussie Dares to see more wonderful artwork created by the girls.

Love Sarah

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